Artists

MARIAN SIMON

Exhibition “NIRVANA” Exhibition “SAMSARA” Marian Simon is a surrealist graphic artist, formed at the school of great graphic designer Marcel Chirnoaga. Throughout his professional life, he has worked for several major companies, such as art director or graphic designer, and is currently Creative Director at…

RAMONA PINTEA

Exhibition “ELYSIUM – The Road Towards The Light” at Renaissance art gallery, 2017 Artist Biography Ramona Pintea is a Romanian-born contemporary artist with an international exhibition history and works held in private collections across 24 countries. Known for her commanding figurative paintings, bold color and…

JANE TAGG

Exhibition “Danube Delta: Strength Through Fragility”

Jane Tagg was born in England in 1967 and is a graduate in Fine Craft Design from the University of Ulster where she developed an interest in exploring different properties of materials to create three dimensional forms.

Her work deals with environmental issues, primarily exploring the eco systems needed to sustain natural habitats. Through her travels Jane also developed an interest in iconic imagery and shrines. Intricate drawings of flora and fauna combined with repetitive patterns are used decoratively and are then cut into different shapes and are used to form elaborate sculptural forms that evoke a feeling of ritual. – celebrating the beauty of nature.

Jane has lived in and visited many countries. She has exhibited internationally in England, Malaysia, UAE, Russia, South Africa, China, Ireland and Romania.

IRINA NEACSU

Exhibition “From Botanical to Abstract & The Book of Moods” Exhibition “Life of Bulbs” Irina Neacsu is a designer and botanical artist ASBA. Her work includes various projects, from painting and graphics, to art teaching, applied art and interior design. In the home&déco sector, she became…

From East to West: November 17, 2017 – January 7, 2018

WORKS FROM OUR GALLERY: Ammar Alnahhas – Syrian Artist who lives in Romania Turkish Carpets – Manually Created by Syrian Women Who Live in Two Refugee Camps in Turkey The exhibition “From East to West” presented by Renaissance Art Gallery brings together the paintings of…

Turkish Carpets (17th November 2017)

turkish_carpet_01
87/60 cm, 0.52 m2, 70093 knots. Handcrafted in Adiyaman refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this joyful fish rug has over 70,000 knots. This carpet employed and empowered women refugees for almost 1 month. The Fish rugs are often the first rugs the refugee women learn to weave. When you back our project and select one of these rugs, you will directly contribute to teaching a woman to fish, which will feed her for a lifetime. This will look great in an entry, bathroom, nook or anywhere in your home where you may need a smile.

turkish_carpet_02
132/192 cm, 2.53 m2, 374,969 knots. Handcrafted in Sanliurfa refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this timeless tribal rug was inspired by designs from ancient Anatolia. With over 375,000 knots, this carpet employed and empowered women refugees for over 4 months. Geometric and lively, these colorful Tribal rugs contain traditional designs that continue to inspire. The balanced geometric shapes in this one-of-a-kind carpet will stand out in any home or office.

turkish_carpet_03
87/51 cm, 0.44 m2, 58,576 knots. Handcrafted in Adiyaman refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this joyful fish rug has over 100,000 knots. This carpet employed and empowered women refugees for almost 1 month. The Fish rugs are often the first rugs the refugee women learn to weave. When you back our project and select one of these rugs, you will directly contribute to teaching a woman to fish, which will feed her for a lifetime. This will look great in an entry, bathroom, nook or anywhere in your home where you may need a smile.

turkish_carpet_04
238/339 cm, 8.07 m2, 759,500 knots. Handcrafted in Adiyaman refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this timeless Heriz carpet was made with over 750,000 knots. This carpet employed and empowered women refugees for over 12 months. With an impeccable design inspired from N/W Persia, this rug has inspiring colors that will complement any home or office.

turkish_carpet_05
86/187 cm, 1.61 m2, 135,769 knots. Handcrafted in Adiyaman refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this timeless Khotan rug was inspired by Chinese art. With over 130,000 knots, this carpet employed and empowered women refugees for over 3 months. With a dragon and phoenix motif, this rug symbolizes the never ending struggle between good and evil. This one-of-a-kind carpet will stand out in any home.

turkish_carpet_06
200/324 cm, 6.48 m2, 545,953 knots. Handcrafted in Adiyaman refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this timeless Khotan rug was inspired by Chinese art. With over 550,000 knots, this carpet employed and empowered women refugees for nearly 11 months. With a repeating geometric medallions and multiple intricate borders, this rug symbolizes inner balance. This one-of-a-kind carpet will stand out in any home.

turkish_carpet_07
212/216 cm, 4.58 m2, 606,692 knots. Handcrafted in Adiyaman refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this joyful fish rug has over 600,000 knots. This carpet employed and empowered women refugees for over 11 months. The Fish rugs are often the first rugs the refugee women learn to weave. When you back our project and select one of these rugs, you will directly contribute to teaching a woman to fish, which will feed her for a lifetime. This will look great in an entry, bathroom, nook or anywhere in your home or office where you may need a smile.

turkish_carpet_08
108/135 cm, 1.46 m2, 216,418 knots. Handcrafted in Sanliurfa refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this tribal prayer rug was inspired by designs from ancient Persia With over 210,000 knots, this carpet employed and empowered women refugees for nearly 3 months. Geometric and lively, this traditional prayer rug design is designed to bring focus and inner peace. This one-of-a-kind carpet will stand out in any home or office.

turkish_carpet_09
176/243 cm, 4.28 m2, 629,280 knots. Handcrafted in Sanliurfa refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this timeless tribal rug was inspired by designs from ancient Anatolia. With over 630,000 knots, this carpet employed and empowered women refugees for 6 months. Geometric and lively, these colorful Tribal rugs contain traditional designs that continue to inspire. The balanced geometric shapes in this one-of-a-kind carpet will stand out in any home or office.

turkish_carpet_10
211/275 cm, 5.8 m2, 538,099 knots. Handcrafted in Adiyaman refugee camp with naturally dyed, handspun wool, this timeless Heriz carpet was made with over 530,000 knots. This carpet employed and empowered women refugees for over 11 months. With an impeccable and timeless design inspired from N/W Persia, this rug has invigorating colors that will complement any home or office.

For any information regarding the carpets from the gallery, you can contact us at: oana@renaissance-artgallery.com sau la +40 722 381 325.

Irina Neacsu: From Botanical to Abstract & The Book of Moods (October 12 – November 14 2017)

The exhibition brings together artist’ recent works, from 2017, revealing her fascination about the botanical realm. The botanical watercolors illustrate the beauty of flowers in a decorative manner, focusing on pure observation and admiration, as a state of mind that creates the main access gate…

Mirel Vieru: Limit & Evolution (September 7 – 24, 2017)

The exhibition’s general theme revolves around the limitation train of thought; specifically, it relates to understanding how limitation acts within the landscape of the process we call evolution. I see the limitation theme as one of the essentials of our reflective rapport with the…

Danube Delta: Strength Through Fragility (September 1-4, 2017)

Artists: Jane Tagg, Vali Irina Ciobanu

Jane Tagg

The fragile nature of the eco-system is paralleled through the use of a delicate medium and structure in the paper sculptures. Laser cut shapes of plants, hyacinths, fish and pelicans are used to create sculptural forms reminiscent of sprouting seed structures and allude to images of growth through association with plant buds and roots. The use of repetitive imagery through joined paper shapes echoes cloning methods, prevalent in scientific experimentation used in regeneration methods.

Works Available For Sale at Our Gallery – Jane Tagg:

*dimensions are in cm.

SOLD_DODGE THE BEARS
Oil on Canvas
Dim150 H x 150W

Video game: Dodge the bears.
Environmental and animal rights issues looking at ill treatment of bears.

"A whole new world of snapping." Traps, cages and environmentalism.
People say the strangest of things, and they are easily judged by what they say. In a way they form mental traps.
"Think before you ink" is a series of works inspired by conversations. Each piece explores interactions and connections between humans and animals, and highlights the conservation status of species — SOLD_1_Dodge the bears
DODGE THE BEARS Oil on Canvas Dim150 H x 150W Video game: Dodge the bears. Environmental and animal rights issues looking at ill treatment of bears. "A whole new world of snapping." Traps, cages and environmentalism. People say the strangest of things, and they are easily judged by what they say. In a way they form mental traps. "Think before you ink" is a series of works inspired by conversations. Each piece explores interactions and connections between humans and animals, and highlights the conservation status of species

DUTY ROSTER
Oil on Canvas
dim.150 H x150 W

Trapping comorants. Animal rights issues. — 2_Duty Roster
DUTY ROSTER Oil on Canvas dim.150 H x150 W Trapping comorants. Animal rights issues.

SHES A PHONEY
Acrylic on Canvas
dim. 100 H x 100 W

The platypus is a phoney!!!! Originally thought to be a fake creature –in this work the bear is disguised as a platypus

. "A whole new world of snapping." Traps, cages and environmentalism.
People say the strangest of things, and they are easily judged by what they say. In a way they form mental traps.
"Think before you ink" is a series of works inspired by conversations. Each piece explores interactions and connections between humans and animals, and highlights the conservation status of species — 3_She's a Phoney
SHES A PHONEY Acrylic on Canvas dim. 100 H x 100 W The platypus is a phoney!!!! Originally thought to be a fake creature –in this work the bear is disguised as a platypus . "A whole new world of snapping." Traps, cages and environmentalism. People say the strangest of things, and they are easily judged by what they say. In a way they form mental traps. "Think before you ink" is a series of works inspired by conversations. Each piece explores interactions and connections between humans and animals, and highlights the conservation status of species

NESTING GROUND
Paper, screen –print inks, wicker basket
dim.150 H x 80 W x 30 D

Work is focused on how the problem with water hyacinth can be alleviated; in particular highlighting the natural habitat that must remain in order to attract the migratory birds.
Water hyacinth is known to have a suffocating effect; thus the key to keeping a more stable environment lies beneath the surface.  The change in the oxygen levels of the water has serious consequences for the balance of underwater life.  Excess water-weeds kill and suffocate the fish population, however, weevils are hard at work controlling the plant growth and keeping the eco-system stable.
The fragile nature of the eco-system is paralleled through the use of a delicate medium and structure in the paper sculptures. Laser cut shapes of plants, hyacinths, fish and pelicans are used to create sculptural forms reminiscent of sprouting seed structures and allude to images of growth through association with plant buds and roots. The use of repetitive imagery through joined paper shapes echoes cloning methods, prevalent in scientific experimentations used in regeneration methods. — 4_Nesting Ground
NESTING GROUND Paper, screen –print inks, wicker basket dim.150 H x 80 W x 30 D Work is focused on how the problem with water hyacinth can be alleviated; in particular highlighting the natural habitat that must remain in order to attract the migratory birds. Water hyacinth is known to have a suffocating effect; thus the key to keeping a more stable environment lies beneath the surface.  The change in the oxygen levels of the water has serious consequences for the balance of underwater life.  Excess water-weeds kill and suffocate the fish population, however, weevils are hard at work controlling the plant growth and keeping the eco-system stable. The fragile nature of the eco-system is paralleled through the use of a delicate medium and structure in the paper sculptures. Laser cut shapes of plants, hyacinths, fish and pelicans are used to create sculptural forms reminiscent of sprouting seed structures and allude to images of growth through association with plant buds and roots. The use of repetitive imagery through joined paper shapes echoes cloning methods, prevalent in scientific experimentations used in regeneration methods.

SAFE HAVEN
Paper
dim.250 H x 125 W x 20 D

Work is focused on how the problem with water hyacinth can be alleviated; in particular highlighting the natural habitat that must remain in order to attract the migratory birds.
Water hyacinth is known to have a suffocating effect; thus the key to keeping a more stable environment lies beneath the surface.  The change in the oxygen levels of the water has serious consequences for the balance of underwater life.  Excess water-weeds kill and suffocate the fish population, however, weevils are hard at work controlling the plant growth and keeping the eco-system stable.
The fragile nature of the eco-system is paralleled through the use of a delicate medium and structure in the paper sculptures. Laser cut shapes of plants, hyacinths, fish and pelicans are used to create sculptural forms reminiscent of sprouting seed structures and allude to images of growth through association with plant buds and roots. The use of repetitive imagery through joined paper shapes echoes cloning methods, prevalent in scientific experimentations used in regeneration methods. — 5_Safe Haven
SAFE HAVEN Paper dim.250 H x 125 W x 20 D Work is focused on how the problem with water hyacinth can be alleviated; in particular highlighting the natural habitat that must remain in order to attract the migratory birds. Water hyacinth is known to have a suffocating effect; thus the key to keeping a more stable environment lies beneath the surface.  The change in the oxygen levels of the water has serious consequences for the balance of underwater life.  Excess water-weeds kill and suffocate the fish population, however, weevils are hard at work controlling the plant growth and keeping the eco-system stable. The fragile nature of the eco-system is paralleled through the use of a delicate medium and structure in the paper sculptures. Laser cut shapes of plants, hyacinths, fish and pelicans are used to create sculptural forms reminiscent of sprouting seed structures and allude to images of growth through association with plant buds and roots. The use of repetitive imagery through joined paper shapes echoes cloning methods, prevalent in scientific experimentations used in regeneration methods.

GROWING FROM CHAOS
Plastic, Paper, fishing wire, textiles, on scientific clamp stand
dim.65 H x28 W x 34 D
Referencing scientific methods of regeneration and “the frozen zoo”; test tube sculptures re-grow the environment. Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth. — 6_Growing from chaos
GROWING FROM CHAOS Plastic, Paper, fishing wire, textiles, on scientific clamp stand dim.65 H x28 W x 34 D Referencing scientific methods of regeneration and “the frozen zoo”; test tube sculptures re-grow the environment. Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth.

SURVIVAL
Plastic, paper, fishing wire on scientific clamp stand
dim. 65 H x37 W x 27 D

Referencing scientific methods of regeneration and “the frozen zoo”; test tube sculptures re-grow the environment. Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth. — 7_Survival
SURVIVAL Plastic, paper, fishing wire on scientific clamp stand dim. 65 H x37 W x 27 D Referencing scientific methods of regeneration and “the frozen zoo”; test tube sculptures re-grow the environment. Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth.

BREEDING GROUND
Plastic, clay, textiles, fishing wire
dim. 29 H x 30 W x 20
Referencing scientific methods of regeneration and “the frozen zoo”; test tube sculptures re-grow the environment. Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth. — 8_Breeding Ground
BREEDING GROUND Plastic, clay, textiles, fishing wire dim. 29 H x 30 W x 20 Referencing scientific methods of regeneration and “the frozen zoo”; test tube sculptures re-grow the environment. Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth.

‘FLOWERING BULB’
Paper
dim.62 H x 60 W x 10 D

Repetitive shapes of leaves, insects, fish and birds are used to construct new plant life — 9_Flowering Bulb
‘FLOWERING BULB’ Paper dim.62 H x 60 W x 10 D Repetitive shapes of leaves, insects, fish and birds are used to construct new plant life

“BULB”
Paper
dim. 42 H x32 W x 5D

Repetitive shapes of leaves, insects, fish and birds are used to construct new plant life — 10_Bulb
“BULB” Paper dim. 42 H x32 W x 5D Repetitive shapes of leaves, insects, fish and birds are used to construct new plant life

FLIGHT I
Paper
dim. 38 H x 82 W x 12D

Paper cut shapes are joined to create shapes reminiscent of flowering plants.
Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth. — 11_Flight I
FLIGHT I Paper dim. 38 H x 82 W x 12D Paper cut shapes are joined to create shapes reminiscent of flowering plants. Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth.

FLIGHT II
Clay, paper, acrylic
dim. 39 H x 40 W x 14 D

Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures reminiscent of flight. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth. — 12_Flight II
FLIGHT II Clay, paper, acrylic dim. 39 H x 40 W x 14 D Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures reminiscent of flight. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth.

CREATING GROWING CONDITIONS
Clay, paper, acrylic
dim. 70 H x 50 W x 11D

The key to developing a stable environment lies beneath the surface. Water hyacinths threaten to kill and suffocate the fish population, however, weevils are hard at work controlling the plant growth and keeping the eco-system stable.

Plants and fish are intertwined through cell structures creating a lively environment that promotes growth for native species — 13_creating growing conditions
CREATING GROWING CONDITIONS Clay, paper, acrylic dim. 70 H x 50 W x 11D The key to developing a stable environment lies beneath the surface. Water hyacinths threaten to kill and suffocate the fish population, however, weevils are hard at work controlling the plant growth and keeping the eco-system stable. Plants and fish are intertwined through cell structures creating a lively environment that promotes growth for native species

HYACINTH GROWTH
Clay, paper, textiles
dim. 330 H x29 W x 9 D

The hyacinth is one of the biggest dangers to native fauna in the delta. — 14_Hyacinth Growth
HYACINTH GROWTH Clay, paper, textiles dim. 330 H x29 W x 9 D The hyacinth is one of the biggest dangers to native fauna in the delta.

NESTING
Paper, textiles, thread
dim. 38 H x28 W x5 D

Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth. — 15_Nesting
NESTING Paper, textiles, thread dim. 38 H x28 W x5 D Intertwined tendrils grow out of cell structures and create new organic structures. Cast shadows are reminiscent of new species. The birth of these new hybrids, heighten our awareness of the need to cultivate a climate promoting growth.

NESTING STACK
Paper
dim.38 H x 36 W x 8 D

Paper cut shapes are joined to create shapes reminiscent of flowering plants — 16_Nesting Stack
NESTING STACK Paper dim.38 H x 36 W x 8 D Paper cut shapes are joined to create shapes reminiscent of flowering plants

NEW LIFE
Digital print, plastic, rubber washers, fishing wire
dim. 25 H x 25 W

New insect life is created from cell structures — 17_New Life
NEW LIFE Digital print, plastic, rubber washers, fishing wire dim. 25 H x 25 W New insect life is created from cell structures

TREE OF LIFE
Digital print, edition of 10
Art paper with certificate
dim. 150 H x 41 W

The tree of life shows the abundance of life which helps to support safe conditions for migrating birds. — 18_Tree of Life _ digital print
TREE OF LIFE Digital print, edition of 10 Art paper with certificate dim. 150 H x 41 W The tree of life shows the abundance of life which helps to support safe conditions for migrating birds.

SUFFOCATING THE HYACINTH
Digital prints (editions of 10)
100 H x 100 D
(main image 50 x 50, supporting mandalas 25 x 25)

Mandalas are created to represent the cell structures and show the circle of life needed to develop stability. Hyacinth plants are suffocated and circled by weevils and fish; promoting an environment to grow abundant reeds- essential in attracting nesting pelican — 19_Suffocating the Hyacinth_
SUFFOCATING THE HYACINTH Digital prints (editions of 10) 100 H x 100 D (main image 50 x 50, supporting mandalas 25 x 25) Mandalas are created to represent the cell structures and show the circle of life needed to develop stability. Hyacinth plants are suffocated and circled by weevils and fish; promoting an environment to grow abundant reeds- essential in attracting nesting pelican

Digital Prints
50H x 50 D
(individual mandalas 25H x 25 D)

Images are made from the main mandala, show nesting birds and patterns derived from the plant structures — 20_Digital prints
Digital Prints 50H x 50 D (individual mandalas 25H x 25 D) Images are made from the main mandala, show nesting birds and patterns derived from the plant structures

Vali Irina Ciobanu

Vali transformed her own studio into an alchemist’s laboratory, experimenting for a long period of time to discover the right formula which would confer the artwork that intense color effervescence as well as durability. This style of painting came to her through the brief description of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting La Bella Principesa, presented by Martin Kemp and Pascal Cotte in the book with the same name.